First report of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (group 16SrI) infecting fruits and vegetables in Islamabad, Pakistan
Fahmeed, F., Arocha, Y., Acosta Perez, K., Boa, E. and Lucas, J. A.
(2009)
First report of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (group 16SrI) infecting fruits and vegetables in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Journal of Phytopathology, 157 (10).
pp. 639-641.
10.1111/j.1439-0434.2009.01549.x
Nearby fruit and vegetable fields in Islamabad, Pakistan were surveyed for phytoplasma infection. 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (Group 16SrI) was found infecting mango, citrus, loquat, geranium, periwinkle, radish, blackberry and potato. Results suggest that a polyphagous vector may be involved in phytoplasma transmission to these plant species, which are first host records of 16SrI phytoplasma infection in Pakistan.
| Item Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Open Access | Not Open Access |
| Additional information | [Fahmeed, Fauqia; Rosete, Yaima Arocha; Perez, Karel Acosta; Boa, Eric; Lucas, John] Rothamsted Res, Harpenden, Herts, England |
| Keywords | Plant Sciences |
| Project | Centre for Sustainable Pest and Disease Management (PDM), Characterisation and diagnosis of viruses affecting tropical crops |
| Date Deposited | 05 Dec 2025 09:41 |
| Last Modified | 19 Dec 2025 14:31 |